FreeBASIC is a free/open source BASIC compiler for Windows DOS and Linux
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- #FreeBASIC
- FreeBASIC is a free/open source (GPL) BASIC compiler for Windows, DOS, and Linux.
- It offers high compatibility with QuickBASIC programs in 'QB' language mode.
- FreeBASIC supports procedural, object-oriented, and meta-programming paradigms.
- It can produce console, GUI executables, and libraries, with C and partial C++ support.
- The compiler is self-hosting and uses GNU binutils as backends.
- FreeBASIC includes thin bindings to popular libraries like OpenGL, SDL, and Windows API.
- Originally aimed to be a free alternative to QuickBASIC, it has evolved into a powerful tool.
- Supports modern platforms and APIs, extending QuickBASIC's capabilities.